Title Page

Abstract
An abstract of the proposal (not more than two or three pages) should be inserted
between the Title Page and the body of the proposal.

Proposal
The proposal should consist of replies to the questions which follow.
Replies should follow the same sequence as the questions. Please precede each
reply with the number and letter of the question being answered.

I. Objectives of the Program.

A. Please state the specific objectives of the program.

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy aims to:

1.
2.
3.

B. How would this program help achieve the mission and objectives of your
institution in terms of its role and scope within the total system of Seventh-day
Adventist higher education in your Union or Division?

C. Enumerate any indirect benefits which, in your opinion, may accrue

from the establishment of the program.

D. Please state the impact of the new program on your institution in terms of
institutional size and how it affects existing programs. If the new program will modify
existing programs in the institution, please explain these modifications.

II. Course of Study Leading to the Proposed Degree.

A. List the courses (title and term credits) that would constitute the course
requirements of the proposed program. Place an (x) next to those courses
already given at the institution and a (+) next to proposed new courses which will
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 B. In summary form, state the number of courses required for the program,
the number of courses already available, and the number of new courses to be
added with the amount of term credits for each group.
C. In summary form, please state your strengths in related major fields which
would serve as service courses to the new degree program area.

III. Justification for the Initiation of the Proposed Program.

A. What are the needs: of your constituent territory, the nation, and the
church for people trained in a program such as is herein proposed? Please
describe job opportunities. Refer to any national or church studies on need.
(Please supply data from studies used.)
B. If there is a territorial, national, or church need for more people to be
trained in this field, and at the level in the proposed program, are there special
reasons why it should be offered at your institution rather than at one of the other
institutions in your Union or Division? What special competence does your
institution have for offering this program?
C. Is there interest on the part of local industry, agencies, institutions, etc.
in the proposed program?
D. Please state other justifications for the initiation of this program which
may not have been included above.
E. What priority would you place on the need for the initiation of this
program at your institution? Please give a brief rationale for the rating. Make
comparisons with the importance of several selected existing programs in your
institution.
1. High
2. Medium
3. Low

IV. Similar Programs Presently Offered in the SDA system. 15

A. List degree programs offered in this specialty at other Seventh-day Adventist
institutions in your Union or Division.

V. Student Interest in the Proposed Program.

A. Please provide any indication you might have about student interest in
the proposed program from inside the outside of your institution. What is the
basis for this opinion? Indicate the enrollment you anticipate during the first four
years of the program by year.
B. What do you think will be the source of most of the students that you expect to
enroll in this program?

VI. Faculty.
A. Estimate the number of faculty members that would have to be added
during the first year if this program were implemented. (Please estimate salary
and fringe benefits.)
B. How many new faculty members for this program would be anticipated
for each of the next five years? (Please estimate salary and fringe benefits.)
C. What additional clerical or supportive personnel will be needed during
the first four years of the program? (Please estimate salary and fringe benefits.)

VII. Facilities.

A. Please list facilities, such as (1) buildings, (2) space, or (3) equipment,
which are currently available at your institution for use in the program herein
proposed.
B. What additional facilities, such as special (1) buildings, (2) additional
space, or (3) equipment, are needed for the program herein proposed?
C. What is the anticipated cost of these additional facilities prior to the initiation of
the program and for each of the next three years?

VII. Facilities.
A. Please list facilities, such as (1) buildings, (2) space, or (3) equipment,
which are currently available at your institution for use in the program herein
proposed.
B. What additional facilities, such as special (1) buildings, (2) additional
space, or (3) equipment, are needed for the program herein proposed?
C. What is the anticipated cost of these additional facilities prior to the
initiation of the program and for each of the next three years? 16
D. What are the anticipated sources of funds?

VIII. Library Resources.

A. What is the anticipated cost of any additional library resources needed
to initiate this program and for each of the next three years?
B. What are the anticipated sources of funds?
IX. Other Institutional Needs.
A. Are there other institutional needs in relation to the program which have
not yet been described? If so, please list them; estimate their initial cost and the
annual cost for the next three years thereafter.

X. Accreditation.
A. Does the program meet the requirements of appropriate accrediting
associations and/or professional societies?
B. Name the accrediting agencies and/or professional societies which
would be concerned with the particular program herein proposed.

XI. Evaluation of Proposed Program.

A. Please name faculty committees or councils of your institution which
have reviewed and approved the program herein proposed.
B. If outside consultants have been employed, list the names of the
consultants and their current positions and titles; please append hereto a copy of
their reports.

XII. Summary of Estimated Costs of Program.

A. Summarize the estimated costs of the program herein proposed by
completing the table on the following page. Include only costs which are
additional to those programs currently in operation.

XIII. Organization and Administration.

A. How and by whom is policy formulated?
B. How and by whom was the proposed program structured? Review the minutes of
the responsible body.
C. What is the normal procedure by which curricular change is made?
D. How is compliance determined and graduation recommended?
E. Who is directly responsible for administration of the program?
Vice president
Dean
Curriculum Coordinator
Director
Division Chairman
Department Head
Other
F. To whom does this administrator report?
G. If the proposal is for a graduate program:
Is the institution adequately organized and approved to offer graduate education?
Is there a graduate council? A graduate faculty?
How frequently do they meet?
Review the minutes for the past two years.